Outpatient Physical Therapist: Restore Motion & Wellness

St. Luke'S University Health Network; England; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with physical impairments in an outpatient setting.

The therapist will design and implement individualized treatment plans and educate patients and families on prevention and wellness. The education requirements include a Doctoral, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in physical therapy, BLS certification, and a PA or NJ license.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree, Masters or Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy or PT certificate.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent, required within 30 days of hire.
• Current Physical Therapist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location.
• One year of outpatient PT experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive initial evaluations to identify functional deficits and develops a treatment plan to improve movement, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Provides skilled interventions tailored to the patient’s needs using appropriate techniques, modalities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with patients to create short and long-term goals.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and other health care providers, ensuring informed consent and confidentiality.
• Manages patients to improve their movement, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability through direct or indirect treatments or referrals.
• Establishes and updates diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care based on evidence and clinical reasoning.
• Reviews and records information in the patient’s medical record and history.
• Educates patients and family members about prognosis and care options.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
• Monitors and documents patient progress and satisfaction with services.
• Shares clinical knowledge and new techniques to improve patient care.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and PT/PTA students as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to safety policies.
• Demonstrates service excellence standards in interactions with customers.

Education

Doctoral degree, Masters or Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy

BLS certification (AHA)

Current PA or NJ PT license

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with physical impairments in an outpatient setting.

The therapist will design and implement individualized treatment plans and educate patients and families on prevention and wellness. The education requirements include a Doctoral, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in physical therapy, BLS certification, and a PA or NJ license.